Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
